I love a stack of gold jewelry and a bowl of fresh strawberries I love a good ‘ol cup of tea and the spine of my well loved Bible I …
Thankfulness
ON THE FLOODS OF LIFE
I am thankful for a lot of things. I am thankful to be alive. I was reading The Week recently. The “World at a Glance” is never really sunshine and …
Where the Earth Waits (Stories of a Paratrooper Trainee)
By: Madeline Pratt A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of interviewing a close family member of mine, Richard Manning, to hear his story firsthand. He enlisted himself …
The Lineage and Legacy of Thanksgiving
By: Ava O’Donnell Autumn endures as a time of resettlement and harvest for humanity. Many countries celebrate holidays similar to Thanksgiving in this season, from South Korea’s Chuseok harvest festival …
Season of Thankfulness By: Alexis Jensen
November is a time where families and friends come together to celebrate Thanksgiving and the holiday season. It’s a time to remember all the gifts God has given and to …
OLu’s Service Clubs Spread Thanksgiving Hope
By: Zahra El Kara As November Settles in and Orange Lutheran leans toward a season of gratitude, several student-led service clubs have taken initiative with projects that are rooted in …
The Taste of Hands
There’s a Korean word my halmoni(grandma) always used when she cooked for me: son-mat. Quite literally translating to “the taste of hand”. It describes that indefinable quality and the unique …
The Little Things We Forget To Thank
By: Lilah Sanchez When we think of gratitude, we picture Thanksgiving dinners and the very familiar words, “I’m grateful for,” but gratitude isn’t just about recognizing large celebrations or gifts, …
Seeing Beyond Herself
By: Tiana Dovetko “But why do I have to go?” Finley wines as she walks down the stairs carrying another box almost full to the brim with soup cans. “They’re …
The In-Betweens
By: Gabrielle Kim a sliver of sunlight that peaks through the gaps of a tree, invites you with its warmth that coats your face you take a deep breath and …








